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1. When West African tribes were brought to the New World in chains, they carried their ... them a) music and children
b) music and traditions
c) songs and traditions
d) music and trades
2. The powerful rythms of African percussion influenced ... music. a) American
b) Australian
c) Afro-American
d) Latin
3. Many slaveholders did not allow the slaves to ... to each other. a) kiss
b) talk
c) say
d) speak
4. Slaves also sang soulful songs called ... to express their religious beliefs, feelings and desire for freedom. a) spirits
b) speeches
c) spirituals
d) smileys
5. In the early ... the blues emerged from these traditions. a) 1880s
b) 1890s
c) 1780s
d) 1980s
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Activity 1
1. When West African tribes were brought to the New World in chains, they carried their ... them a) music and children
b) music and traditions
c) songs and traditions
d) music and trades
2. The powerful rythms of African percussion influenced ... music. a) American
b) Australian
c) Afro-American
d) Latin
3. Many slaveholders did not allow the slaves to ... to each other. a) kiss
b) talk
c) say
d) speak
4. Slaves also sang soulful songs called ... to express their religious beliefs, feelings and desire for freedom. a) spirits
b) speeches
c) spirituals
d) smileys
5. In the early ... the blues emerged from these traditions. a) 1880s
b) 1890s
c) 1780s
d) 1980s
Activity 2
Activity 3
Activity Book
Resources